SESYNC invites applications for the third Data to Motivate Synthesis workshop, to be held at the SESYNC office in Annapolis, MD on February 11-13, 2019.
The Data to Motivate Synthesis (DTMS) workshop will support exploration of publicly available social and natural system data that characterize food-energy-water nexus systems in the United States context. SESYNC has developed a digital, web-based platform and a facilitated process oriented around data discovery to motivate synthesis research in the food-energy-water nexus. The goals of the workshop are two-fold: 1) to provide the digital tools and the intellectual space for data exploration and discovery, as well as facilitated conversation to enhance interdisciplinary understanding and engagement; and 2) to catalyze new research questions, collaborations and proposals. More information about the DTMS project can be found on the SESYNC website. Following the workshop, teams of participants will be encouraged to submit proposals for FEW nexus Pursuit projects for a special SESYNC RFP in May 2019, which will be open only to workshop participants. Pursuits are two-year, team science synthesis research projects that allow PIs to pull together diverse working groups to answer complex questions. The DTMS platform and process will be available to these groups throughout the duration of funded projects. Individuals who have a demonstrated interest in both interdisciplinary and team science approaches, as well as FEW nexus topics, and who have completed their PhD by January 1, 2019 are encouraged to apply. To Apply: Read more about the workshop details and the DTMS project, and then apply here: https://www.sesync.org/opportunities/workshops/call-for-applications-data-to-motivate-synthesis-in-the-food-energy-water Questions? Feel free to reach out to Dr. Kristal Jones at [email protected]
